The temple of vvisdom for the little world in two parts. The first philosophically divine, treating of the being of all beeings, and whence everything hath its origins as heaven, hell, angels, men and devils, earth, stars and elements. And particularly of all mysteries concerning the soul, and of Adam before and after the fall. Also, a treatise of the four complexions, and the causes of spiritual sadness, &c. To which is added, a postscript to all students in arts and sciences. Second part, morally divine, containing abuses stript and whipt, by Geo. Wither, with his description of fair virtue. Secondly. A collection of divine poems from ... Essayes and religious meditations of Sir Francis Bacon, Knight. Collected, published and intended for a general good. By D.L.

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Author:	Leeds, Daniel, 1652-1720.
Title:	The temple of vvisdom for the little world in two parts. The first philosophically divine, treating of the being of all beeings, and whence everything hath its origins as heaven, hell, angels, men and devils, earth, stars and elements. And particularly of all mysteries concerning the soul, and of Adam before and after the fall. Also, a treatise of the four complexions, and the causes of spiritual sadness, &c. To which is added, a postscript to all students in arts and sciences. Second part, morally divine, containing abuses stript and whipt, by Geo. Wither, with his description of fair virtue. Secondly. A collection of divine poems from ... Essayes and religious meditations of Sir Francis Bacon, Knight. Collected, published and intended for a general good. By D.L.
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A few words to the Reader, by way of PREFACE

Jacob Behme to the Doctors and Schollars, and Readers of his Writings.

Of the two Qualities in one.

Of the Seven Forms or Properties of the Eternal Nature which make three Principles or VVorlds.

I. Form Astringent, Desire.

II. Form Bitter, Compunctive.

III. Form Anguish, Perceivance.

IV. Fire, Spirit, Reason, Desire.

V. Form, Light, Love.

VI. Form, Sound, Voice, Word.

VII. Form, Essence, Beeing, Mansion.

The first Principle.

The second Princple.

The third Principle.

Of God the Father, Son, and holy Ghost.

Of God the Son.

Of God the Holy Ghost.

Of the Creation of the holy Angels: and how an Angel and a Man is the Image of God.

Of the Place and Government of Angels.

Of the Mystery of the Creation, and of the outward World.

Now observe.

Of the Earth, &c.

Of the Divine Manifestation.

Of Man, who is made after the Image and Similitude of God.

Of the first Man Adam, before, and after the Fall.

Now observe further.

Of the Soul's original, with its Essences, Substance and Property.

Of the breathing in of the Soul, and of its peculiar Fashion and orm.

Of the Power and Ability of the Soul.

Whether the Soul be Corporeal, or not Corporeal?

Of the Propagation of Soul [viz.] how it cometh into a Child in the Mother's Womb.

How and where the Soul is seated in man; also of its Illumination.

Whether is the Soul of a new-born Child without Sin?

How the outward Spirit is profitable to the Soul.

How the Soul departs from the Body at the Death of a Mn.

Whither the Soul goeth when it departeth from the Body, be it saved, or not saved.

VVhether men VVishes do profit them any thing or no?

VVhether separated Souls take care of human matters.

Of the Resurrection, and also of the end of Time.

What kind of Matter our Bodies shall have in the Life to come.

Of Paradise; and where Henoch is [as also Moses and Elias.]

A short summary Appendix of the Soul, and of the Turba, which is the destroyer of the Image; and of Virgin Sophia.

Of the Eternal Predistination, and Election of God.

Of Free-Will.

Of the becoming Man, or Incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Of Metals, and of the Metaline Tincture, and Philos Stone.

A collected Appendix or the clearer opening the .

Of outward Government and Dominion.

Of human Propagation.

Of the Serpent that deceived Adam, and of all created Things.

A few Words shewing how lovely and graciously the 〈◊〉 Virgin Sophia in the inward ground of man, [viz. th•… Spirit of Christ in the new Birth out of his Humanity i•… us] presen•…h her self to her Bridegroom, the Soul, 〈◊〉 it entreth into Repentance; and how the Soul behav•… it self towards her, when Virgin Sophia appeareth to i•….

CONCLUSION.

A Treatise of the Four Complections; and of the Causes of Fear and Sadness; 〈◊〉 the Astonishment and Anguish 〈◊〉 [about Spiritual things.] Also of the two King•… or Qualities. Written by Jacob Beheme, 1621.

Now here Observe;

Of the Temptation arising from the Complexion and Influence of the Stars.

A short, yet plain touch of the two Kingdoms, viz. Heaven and Hell •…ight and Darkness, Good and Evil, Love and Anger, &c. Also the [words] Tincture and Turba explained.

Of Tincture.

Of the great Turba:

POST SCRIPT. To all Students in Arts and Sciences; and to Astrologe•… in particular.

Of Astrology.

The great Jehovah's standing Precepts Ten, Which shows thy Duty both to God and Men.

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To the Unprejudiced Reader.

Of MAN

Of the Passion of LOVE.

Of DESIRE, or LUST.

Of HATE.

Of ENV•….

Of REVENGE.

Of CHOLER.

Of JEALOUSIE.

Of COVETOUSNESS.

Of AMBITION.

Of FEAR.

Of DISPAIR.

Of HOPE.

Of COMPASSION.

Of CRVELTY.

Of JOY.

Of SORROW.

CONCLUSION

PRECATIO.

Of VANITY.

Of INCONSTANCY.

Of WEAKNESS.

Of PRESUMPTION.

O MAN!

Fair Virtue the Shepherd's MISTRISS.

The Childs Apology, in case of Espousals.

A SONG.

A Passage taken out of Witber's Motto.

The Verses before, are these

DIVINE POEMS, selected from the Works of Francis Quarls.

MEDITATION.

Heathen Godds.

Mortality.

Of Charity.

In Temptation.

In Slander.

Of Death.

Deceitful World.

Hell Torments

Christ's Death.

Heaven's Glory.

CONCLUSION.

The Author's Dream.

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I. Of DEATH.

II. Of CUNNING.

III. Of Marriage, and Single Life.

IV. Of Parents and Children.

V. Of Nobility.

VI. Of Great Place.

VII. Of Counsel.

VIII. Of Dispatch.

IX. Of Love.

X. Of Friendship.

XI. Of Self.

XII. Of Regiment of Health.

XIII. Of Discourse.

XIV. f Riches.

XV. Of Young Men, and Age.

XVI. Of Beauty and Virtue.

XVII. Of Deformity.

XVIII. Of Custom, and Nature in Men.

XIX. Of Fortune.

XX. Of Studies.

XXI. Of Ceremonies and Respects.

XXII. Of Suits.

XXIII. Of Negotiating.

XXIV. Of Judicature.

XXV. Of Honour and Reputation.

Meditationes Sacra. XXVI. Of the Works of God and Man.

XXVII. Of the Miracles of our Saviour. He hath done all things well

XXVIII. Of the Innocency of the Dove, and the Wisdom of the Serpent

XXIX. Of the Exaltation of Charity.

XXX. Of Goodness, and Goodness of Nature.

XXXI. Of Religion.

XXXII. Of the Moderation of Cares.

XXXIII. Of Earthly Hope.

XXXIV. Of Hypocrites.

XXXV. Of Impostors.

XXXVI. Of the several kinds of Impostors.

XXXVII. Of Atheism.